What term describes a motion that remains connected to the main motion as it is discussed?

• A. Amending motion
• B. Incidental motion
• C. Subordinate motion
• D. Adhering to the motion

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how certain motions stay tied to the main motion as debate happens. When a motion remains connected to the main motion during discussion, it is described as adhering to the motion. This captures the sense that the proposal on the floor and the modifying or attaching proposal move forward together and are considered as a unit. In contrast, incidental motions arise from procedure and aren’t treated as tied to the main motion, while subordinate motions relate to the main motion but aren’t described by this specific “adhering” relationship.